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First Sensor Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary14 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Sales in Q3 2026 were €19.2 million, stable sequentially and €2.0 million higher year-over-year, but nine-month sales of €59.4 million were €6.0 million below the prior year due to market uncertainty and customer hesitancy.
Revenue guidance for 2026 was lowered from €85–95 million to €75–85 million, reflecting weaker demand and order postponements.
The sale of the last subsidiary, First Sensor Lewicki GmbH, was completed on December 31, 2025, resulting in a simplified reporting structure focused on the parent company.
Financial highlights
Revenue for the first nine months was €59.4 million, down from €65.4 million year-over-year.
Operating result reached €13.7 million (prior year: €-4.9 million), mainly due to €21.7 million in proceeds from the sale of First Sensor Lewicki GmbH; excluding this, operating result was €-8.0 million.
Net profit for the period before profit transfer was €15.9 million (prior year: €-3.5 million), translating to EPS of €1.53 (prior year: €-0.34).
Cost of materials and staff costs both declined, with ratios improving to 46.0% and 45.5% of revenue, respectively.
Cash flow from operating activities was €8.8 million (prior year: €11.3 million); free cash flow excluding the subsidiary sale was €8.9 million, similar to the prior year.
Outlook and guidance
Sales guidance for 2026 was revised downward to €75–85 million due to ongoing market uncertainty and customer order delays.
Investment guidance for the year was reduced to €1.0–2.0 million, with some projects postponed.
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Latest events from First Sensor
- H1 2026 sales fell 16.8%, but profit jumped on a major asset sale; outlook remains stable.SIS
Q2 2026 - Sales fell 20.1% in Q1 2026, but profit surged due to a major one-time gain.SISQ1 2026
- FY2025 sales fell short at €105.6M; net loss narrowed, but further decline expected in FY2026.SISQ4 2025
- Sales and profit fell significantly, but improved orders hint at a possible rebound.SISQ3 2025
- Sales and profit fell as economic headwinds persisted, prompting lower guidance and investments.SISQ3 2024
- Net loss of €17.7M driven by impairments; 2025 sales expected to decline further.SISQ4 2024
- H1 2025 sales fell 12.4%, but order recovery supports full-year guidance.SISQ2 2025
- Net profit jumped to €8.0 million despite a 5.6% sales decline, with margins sharply higher.SISQ1 2025
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First Sensor AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets sensor solutions for industrial, medical, and mobility applications. The company specializes in optical and pressure sensors, as well as customized sensor systems used in fields such as automation, diagnostic equipment, and automotive safety. First Sensor offers design, engineering, and integration services to support OEM customers. The company operates internationally through production sites and subsidiaries. First Sensor AG is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and its shares are listed on the XETRA.